Text: Isaiah 64:6 This verse is often used by those who believe salvation is by faith only. This lesson examines the verse in question, as well as what the Bible has to say on the subject of faith and works. “…all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment…” What the “Faith Only” Proponents Want […]
October 21, 2008
Are You Ready?
[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] Mentally – 1 Peter 5:2; Acts 17:11 To Give an Answer – 1 Peter 3:15 To Preach the Gospel – Romans 1:15 To Every Good Work – Titus 3:1
September 10, 2008
Salvation by Faith
Faith is Necessary for Salvation – Hebrews 11:6; Romans 5:1 What Kind of Faith? – James 2:14-26 Do We Earn Our Salvation? – Ephesians 2:8-10
June 30, 2008
Simple Passages that People Misunderstand
Text: Ephesians 3:4 Matthew 16:18 – there is one church Ephesians 2:8-9 – what salvation by grace means James 2:24 – we are not saved by faith alone Mark 16:16 – belief and baptism are necessary for salvation 1 Peter 3:21 – baptism saves
April 29, 2008
Noah’s Salvation
Text: Hebrews 11:7 Coming Judgment – Genesis 6:5-7; 2 Pet. 3:10,12 Grace Extended – Genesis 6:8; Titus 2:11 Response of Faith – Hebrews 11:6,7 Necessity of Works – Genesis 6:22; Ephesians 2:8-10
April 2, 2008
Saved by Grace
Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 The Need for Grace (v. 1-3) The Reason for God Extending His Grace (v. 4) When His Grace Appeared (v. 5) What Grace Does (v. 5-8) Our Response to God’s Grace (v. 8-10)
December 30, 2007
Obedience Required by God
Text: Philippians 2:12-13 “So then” – imitate Christ’s example “As you have always obeyed” – persistent, continuous “Not as in my presence only…in my absence” – willing, not forced “Work out your own” – individual responsibility “Salvation” – not about life on earth, but eternal life “With fear and trembling” – knowing there is punishment […]
